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Controversial plans to build thousands of homes across West Northamptonshire including Collingtree, Harlestone and Long Buckby prompt 6,000 responses to Local Plan

More than 6,000 people have responded to the council’s draft Local Plan, which sets out where thousands of homes, new employment areas and supporting infrastructure will likely be built over the next 20 years.

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Staff evacuated as fire crews respond to 999 call at huge warehouse site in Northampton

Multiple crews were called to a warehouse in Pineham this afternoon (Wednesday) where fire alarms could be heard ringing from the building.

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Looking for the best day out in Northamptonshire? This in-demand highland cow experience took top spot

Are you looking for the best day out in Northamptonshire? This in-demand highland cow experience and afternoon tea combo on a family-run farm recently scooped the top spot.

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Popular salon named best in county for third consecutive year as business owner ‘couldn’t be happier’

A popular salon has been named the best in the county for the third consecutive year and fourth time in total, as the business owner says she “couldn’t be happier”.

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Popular village bakery owner shouts out ‘best’ team after scooping best food and drink producer title in Northants

The owner of a popular village bakery took to social media to shout out the “best” team after scooping top spot to be named the best food and drink producer in Northamptonshire.

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Plans approved to transform former nightclub into Daventry's first ever KFC restaurant

Plans to transform a former nightclub in Daventry into a new KFC restaurant have been given the green light.

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Man, 35, arrested in Wellingborough Road in Northampton for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

Three officers were seen in Wellingborough Road arresting a 35-year-old man for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

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Farmers helped firefighters tackle field fire in Northamptonshire which destroyed large area of land

Fire crews were assisted by farmers and specialist equipment to help tackle a large field fire in Northamptonshire.

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Homes evacuated as 35 firefighters from across Northamptonshire battle for four hours to get barn blaze under control with 600 metre cordon remaining in place

A 600 metre cordon remains in place after 35 firefighters from across Northamptonshire battled for four hours to get a large fire under control at a rural barn storing fertiliser.

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'Amazing act of bravery': Heroic man jumps into Delapre Lake to rescue 'drowning' woman as firefighters issue another water warning

A brave man went to the rescue of a woman who got into difficulty at Delapre Lake in Northampton with firefighters once again warning the public not to go into unsupervised open water.

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Closures and speed limits for 11 weeks along A14 Kettering to Kelmarsh

Long stretches of the A14 will be closed at times over the next 11 weeks for drainage work.

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Nine years of Rushden Lakes as shopping complex celebrates anniversary today

Rushden Lakes is celebrating its ninth birthday today (July 28), having first opened to the public in its first phase on this day in 2017.

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Northampton pub landlady says business rates cut 'won't save hospitality' as she calls for VAT reform

A Northampton village pub landlady has welcomed the Government's decision to cut business rates for pubs but says the move "doesn't go far enough" to tackle the financial pressures facing the hospitality industry.

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One of Northampton town centre's most historic pubs put up for sale

A ‘beautiful’ historic town centre pub has been put up for sale by a Northampton pub giant.

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Northampton man accused of posting death threat aimed at Lucy Connolly on social media changes his plea to guilty

A Northampton man accused of posting a death threat aimed at Lucy Connolly on social media has changed his plea to guilty.

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Take a look inside Northampton’s huge new nightclub as it opens after move to iconic town centre venue

Take a look inside Northampton’s huge new nightclub as it opens after move to iconic town centre venue.

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Zimfest organisers apologise after festivalgoers cause 'absolute nightmare' in Northampton neighbourhood

Zimfest organisers have apologised to residents after festivalgoers caused widespread disruption in Northampton.

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Hot drink thrown Stagecoach driver's face during alleged altercation on Northampton bus route

Police are investigating after a Stagecoach bus driver was attacked during an alleged altercation in Moulton.

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Meet Northamptonshire’s best small business as voted by you – and founder was left ‘speechless’ by the win

Meet Northamptonshire’s best small business as voted for by the community, and the founder says she was left “uncharacteristically speechless” by the award win.

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Doors now open to Northamptonshire’s new rural co-working and office space in idyllic countryside

The doors are now open to Northamptonshire's new rural co-working and office space set in an idyllic countryside location.